Hi Mike,
Could we know which microphone it was please?
Max
--- In "Mike Rooke" <> wrote:
>
> I tested an omni taking it from outdoors where it had been all night from -19
> to -15C when i moved it to a sauna at +65C with 60% humidity. Left it for 15
> minutes recording and listened for any pops /sissle / "wrong" sounds, nothing
> at all - continued working as expected. The mic stand was nice and warm and
> thawed out too :)
>
> If it drops to -20C again Ill repeat the test, cycling an electret with rapid
> temperature swings may prematurely age the electret / reduce the sensitivity
> - but in the interests of testing if the capsule can withstand such thermal
> shocks / swings, its interesting.
>
> -Mike.
>
>
> --- In "Grant Finlay" <grantfinlay@> wrote:
> >
> > FYI:
> > Don't forget that condensation will form regardless of the mic if you take
> > it from a cool to warm environment.
> > I leave mine outside overnight or give it chance to acclimatize before
> > doing any recording.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Grant.
> >
>
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